As grocery stores disappear across Milwaukee, residents face longer trips for fresh food

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – As grocery stores continue closing across Milwaukee, more families are finding it harder to access fresh food close to home.

Since 2025, at least seven full-service grocery stores have closed across Milwaukee County, leaving some neighborhoods with fewer options and forcing residents to travel farther for basic necessities.

Ald. Russell Stamper II said his office was flooded with calls after several store closures…

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